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KNFW
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field · Fort Worth
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
650 ft / 198 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.95 MHz (NAVY FORT WORTH TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 12,000 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (KNFW), located in Fort Worth, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 650 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
ICAO / IATA
KNFW / FWH
Municipality
Fort Worth
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
650 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.5° / 0.5°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.5° / 0.5°
RWY 17 (180.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (0.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D RGNL APP/DEP
125.80 MHz
ARR NAVY FORT WORTH ARR
128.78 MHz
ATIS ATIS
27.36 MHz
GND NAVY FORT WORTH GND
126.40 MHz
MISC LOCKHEED
28.41 MHz
OPS BASE OPS
29.18 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.26 MHz
TWR NAVY FORT WORTH TWR
120.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026